FOCUSADS vs Northbeam
Northbeam is attribution and measurement software for e-commerce brands, with plans set by ad spend. It tells a marketing team which channels are working. FOCUSADS decides the budget split, runs the campaigns and reports outcomes, including for offline media that click-based attribution does not see.
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At a glance
| Dimension | FOCUSADS | Northbeam |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Managed service: planning, implementation and reporting run by the FOCUSADS team, with a client dashboard | Measurement software |
| Campaign execution | FOCUSADS strategists and media buyers, with client approval before budget changes and launches | Not in scope |
| Measurement | A measurement plan per channel, including offline response methods | Multi-touch attribution for digital channels |
| Pricing visibility | Service fee, one-time setup and add-ons on separate lines; media budget paid directly to the platforms | Tiers published; price by quote |
Best for
Where Northbeam is the stronger choice
E-commerce brands with a growth team that wants finer attribution
Brands testing new digital channels at scale
Where FOCUSADS fits better
Businesses that need the budget decisions made and acted on
Plans with offline or local media
Where FOCUSADS is different
Insight or action
Northbeam shows what worked. FOCUSADS changes the plan, with your approval, based on what worked.
Offline included
We plan response measurement for outdoor, radio and print as well as digital.
What the competitor publishes
Publishes tiers by ad spend, including a Starter tier for brands spending less than $1.5m a year and a Professional tier for spend up to $500k a month. 1
Pricing is by quote or demo. 1
Sources
- Northbeam, Pricing, accessed
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Northbeam is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify the product. FOCUSADS has no affiliation with it. Facts are taken from its public pages on the dates shown.
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